diff --git a/roles/network/tasks/named.yml b/roles/network/tasks/named.yml
index 07b58ec17..8c88cd101 100644
--- a/roles/network/tasks/named.yml
+++ b/roles/network/tasks/named.yml
@@ -19,9 +19,9 @@
     - download
 
 # or we have to change the serial number in the config files.
-#- name: Stop named before copying files
-#  service: name={{ dns_service }} state=stopped
-#  when: not installing
+- name: Stop named before copying files
+  service: name={{ dns_service }} state=stopped
+  when: not installing
 
 - name: Set folder permission
   file: path={{ item }}